What is a new energy storage project in Lithuania?

The plan involves direct grants to support investments in the deployment of at least 1,200 MWh of new energy storage systems across Lithuania. The tender will be administered by the Environmental Project Management Agency (EPMA). The deadline for applications is June 17, 2025.

Will EU grant a battery storage project in Lithuania?

European Commission delegation visiting a Fluence battery storage project in Lithuania. Image: Energy Cells via LinkedIn. Lithuania can move ahead with a scheme to provide €180 million (US$200 million) in grants to energy storage projects after it was approved by the EU.

Will Lithuania install 800 MWh of energy storage facilities?

In the procurement exercise, Lithuania is seeking to install at least 800 MWh of energy storage facilities, which will be directly connected to the transmission network by the end of 2028.

Why is Lithuania launching a major energy storage procurement exercise?

Only a day before cutting ties with the Russian power grid, the Baltic state announced the launch of a major energy storage procurement exercise. Lithuania has announced a EUR 102 million ($ 105 million) energy storage tender in a bid to procure balancing services to the transmission system operator and ensure the resilience of its grid.

How does the EU state aid scheme work in Lithuania?

This measure implements the EUR 180 million state aid scheme approved by the European Commission in October 2024. The plan involves direct grants to support investments in the deployment of at least 1,200 MWh of new energy storage systems across Lithuania. The tender will be administered by the Environmental Project Management Agency (EPMA).

Is Hungary's energy storage scheme the most advanced in the world?

Panelists at this year’s Energy Storage Summit Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) in September described Hungary’s scheme as one of the most advanced in the world. Grant support for energy storage in the EU has also been activated via a separate scheme, the post-Covid-19 Recovery and Resilience Plan, including in Romania, Finland and Greece.